Kieran Studders

Kieran Studders is co-owner of Big Leaf Wholesale Nurseries on the Sunshine Coast and has worked in the horticulture industry for over 35 years.

A qualified horticulturist and arborist, Kieran has served on multiple industry boards and committees, including the Greenlife Industry Queensland Board and the Sunshine Coast Branch of NGIQ, where he was President for several terms.

He is a two-time recipient of GIQ awards recognising service to the industry. As a small business owner and NIASA-accredited grower, he brings strong governance and financial management experience and a practical understanding of biosecurity, levy programs, and the challenges facing family run nurseries. Kieran aims to represent grassroots growers and advance collaboration across the national industry.